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The impact of the atomic bomb was devastating. The blast radius could be categorized into several zones, with the central explosion zone experiencing total destruction. Wider areas sustained severe damage, with significant casualties and long-term radiation exposure.
Within mere milliseconds of detonation, thousands lost their lives in Hiroshima, and the consequences continued to affect subsequent generations. The initial shock of the explosion led to immense suffering borne out of not just immediate loss of life, but ongoing health crises stemming from radiation exposure.